Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:16 | Living in a Fallen World

When it comes to “bad” times, seasons, or events, the timing in question is never “if” but “when.” In Ecclesiastes 3 & 4, Solomon does not shy away from the questions we have concerning oppression and injustice we see running rampant in the world.

Join us as Dr. Ethan Jago continues our deep-dive study in Ecclesiastes as Solomon helps us frame our minds around how to respond to the inherent evil that, at times, seems to dominate the world around us.

Key Takeaways:

1. The Problem of Human Oppression and Injustice
Ecclesiastes 3:16-17, Ecclesiastes 3:18-20, Ecclesiastes 3:21-22

A. God is the King
Psalm 10:16  

B. God is the Judge
Psalm 45:6

C. God guides His Children
Psalm 48:14

2. The World Is No Utopia
Ecclesiastes 4:1-7

3. Three Responses to Working

A. The Competitive Workaholic
Ecclesiastes 4:4–7

 B. The Lazy Worker
Ecclesiastes 4:5

C. The Balanced Worker
Ecclesiastes 4:6 

4. The Importance of Family & Friendships
Ecclesiastes 4:7-12

 5. The Desire for Popularity
Ecclesiastes 4:13–16

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